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Think like an entrepreneur
Money & Business

Think like an entrepreneur

...business - it’s about spotting opportunities, solving problems, and creating value in ways others haven’t imagined...[pencil and eraser next to a drawing of a question mark in a lightbulb] From turning everyday items into premium experiences to building platforms that change how we live and work, entrepreneurs think differently. They combine creativity with...
Will India prove fertile ground for post-Brexit trade?
Society, Politics & Law

Will India prove fertile ground for post-Brexit trade?

...business relations with India in a post-Brexit world. But the power balance has shifted since the days of empire. India, no longer a subject of Britain, has appropriated the legacy of colonialism for itself and is intent on forging a fresh relationship. Language illustrates how India has built on its colonial inheritance. There are more English speakers in India today...
The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: Customer Service
Money & Business

The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: Customer Service

...business - public as well as private? Peter Bloom discusses customer service in the contemporary age...[A customer service desk at an airport] Consumer services lies at the heart of almost any successful business. The commitment and ability to meet customer needs seems straightforward. However, it requires sophisticated forms of management and dynamic organizational...
World in transition: Migration and Trade
Nature & Environment

World in transition: Migration and Trade

...business owners are empowered by micro-financing in Glasgow, while in Argentina a disastrous economic collapse has led to people taking matters into their own hands by creating an alternative social exchange currency. Migrant communities, such as Greek Cypriots and Ethiopians in London, and Sierra Leonians in Liverpool, have a chance to reveal the issues they’ve faced;...
Tell us how you learn online
Education & Development

Tell us how you learn online

...businesses and universities to boost their Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) activities. The survey was created by the EU-funded project BizMOOC, of which The Open University is a partner. You can find out more about the project and the project partners on the website bizmooc.eu. With the help of your input, the BizMOOC project will produce and publish an interactive,...
What does Brexit mean for imports and exports?
Money & Business

What does Brexit mean for imports and exports?

...business and government. Although it is not yet clear what Brexit will look like, the added costs from trade-related red tape that will result from leaving the EU are certain. And these costs are likely to be significant without adequate reform to customs procedures. At present, all goods entering the UK from outside the EU require an import declaration. The most common...
Welcome to Applying Psychology to Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

Welcome to Applying Psychology to Work Hub

...business world, categorised by economic uncertainty, continuously evolving marketplace, rapid and disruptive pace of technology and a multi-generational workforce. It is no wonder that many people feel demotivated and disconnected, with lower wellbeing and performance at work. In developing this hub, we want to help answer questions around how psychology can help: How...
Sacred and secular: Brett Scharffs
Society, Politics & Law

Sacred and secular: Brett Scharffs

This video explores the corporate social responsibilities of business versus ethical beliefs...Transcript